Ragananthini Vethasalam

Ragananthini is a journalist with The Malaysian Insight.

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Friday, 03 Sep 2021 08:34 PM

44 fully vaccinated patients in ICU, DG says

20 of them critically ill, need ventilator support.

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44 fully vaccinated patients in ICU, DG says

Friday, 03 Sep 2021 07:24 PM

ICUs in five states continue operating at overcapacity, DG says

Kedah has highest occupancy rate at 128%, amidst Sabah, Penang, Perak, and Perlis.

ICUs in five states continue operating at overcapacity, DG says

Friday, 03 Sep 2021 04:27 PM

National Covid-19 caseload crosses 1.8 million with 19,378 new cases

1,805,382 infections have been recorded since start of the pandemic.

National Covid-19 caseload crosses 1.8 million with 19,378 new cases

Friday, 03 Sep 2021 07:00 AM

Single-dose CanSino vaccine explained

One-and-done Chinese jab that does not require chain cold storage makes it ideal for use in remote areas.

Single-dose CanSino vaccine explained

Thursday, 02 Sep 2021 06:25 PM

Special Committee on Covid management to include opposition reps, PM says

Ismail calls it a “collective effort” to ensure Malaysia is on track to recovery.

Special Committee on Covid management to include opposition reps, PM says


Thursday, 02 Sep 2021 06:11 PM

Malacca to move to phase 2, N. Sembilan to phase 3 of recovery plan on September 4, says PM

Domestic tourism to kick off in Langkawi with travel bubble programme on September 16.

Malacca to move to phase 2, N. Sembilan to phase 3 of recovery plan on September 4, says PM

Thursday, 02 Sep 2021 03:23 PM

Hadi, Tiong and Riot to continue roles as special envoys, says PMO

Decision made at PM Ismail Sabri’s first cabinet meeting yesterday.

Hadi, Tiong and Riot to continue roles as special envoys, says PMO

Thursday, 02 Sep 2021 11:00 AM

Expectant mothers risk complications from Covid infection

70 pregnant women in Malaysia are reported to have died due to complications from virus.

Expectant mothers risk complications from Covid infection

Thursday, 02 Sep 2021 11:00 AM

Pregnant women rush to get vaccinated against Covid

They are also staying home to reduce risk of infection.

Pregnant women rush to get vaccinated against Covid

Wednesday, 01 Sep 2021 11:42 AM

Malaysia fails to overturn Ziyad’s disqualification, says Ti

Deputy minister says fight not over, will appeal to International Paralympic Council if necessary.

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Malaysia fails to overturn Ziyad’s disqualification, says Ti

Monday, 30 Aug 2021 08:03 PM

36 new Covid-19 clusters, half from workplaces

New clusters collectively report 1,196 cases.

36 new Covid-19 clusters, half from workplaces

Monday, 30 Aug 2021 07:29 PM

More than 4,000 breakthrough infection cases, 36 in ICU

Patients fully vaccinated but majority mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic.

More than 4,000 breakthrough infection cases, 36 in ICU

Monday, 30 Aug 2021 06:55 PM

295 patients succumb to Covid-19

Cumulative death toll now 16,382, active caseload down to 265,713.

295 patients succumb to Covid-19

Monday, 30 Aug 2021 03:31 PM

Covid-19 cases dip to 19,268

National caseload now at 1,725,357.

Covid-19 cases dip to 19,268

Monday, 30 Aug 2021 11:00 AM

Vaccine shortage, factories push Penang’s Covid-19 figures up, says Ramasamy

State lags behind other industrial centres with 1,700 new cases a day, mere 54% of population vaccinated.

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